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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

The Episcopal Sunday School will
hold their annual picnic at Island Park
on next Wednesday the 9th. AS
usual an invitation is cordially extend
ed to all friends. Don't forget the
date-Wednesday, June 10Th.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

SIXTH ANNUAL SEssION.-Moun-
tain Lake Park. Inter-S State w. G. T.
U. Conference and School of Methods,
to be held at Mountain Lake Park,
July 26, 81, q, 20, 1887. Mrs. G. B.
Buell., of Chicago, President, Mrs.
j. A. Smith, New Cumberland, Sec.
Array of National Speakers. Mrs.
Lathrap, of Michigan, Mrs. Clara
Hoffman, of Missouri, John B. Finch,
and other prominent speakers, with
the Silver Lake Quartet, will be pres
ent. The usual excursion rates have
been procured, and it is hoped that q
very large number will be in atten'
dance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Religion has some valuable and indis-
penBable adjuncts, playing bigger parts
than they pay, and being more talked
about than thought Of. Pity they can't
marry the church and the church them,
and form one happy family.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25
DEATHS.

June 21st, near Piedmont, Charles II.
Wolf, of this place, aged IS years, 8
months and 8 days.
AT "The Vineyard" Clarke coun-
ty, Virginia, on Saturday, June 18th,
Lethe G. Cooke. wife of Philip
Cooke Meade, and the youngest daugh-
ter of the late Philip Pendleton
Cooke.
AT his residence, near Falling
Waters, in this county, Friday, June
18th, 1887, of Paralysis, James l..
Cunningham, aged 80 years.
Tn this place June 18th, 1887, Jacob
Edward Jones, aged l9 years, 8
months and day.
Near Shepherdstown, June IS, Mrs.
Mary Virginia Schley, wife of Col.
John E. Schley, aged 81 years, 8
months and Is days.
In Mo-, on the oath of May, Mrs.
Susan V. Shewalter, nee s. V. Garn-
hart, formerly of Jefferson county,
aged 55 years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

A. NJ. GILBERT'S Drug Store is the
place to get pure Drugs, Medicines, Dia-
mond Dyes, Fine Perfumery, DIR. Metze'
Tooth Brush, Toilet Soaps, Holiday
Goods, Sponges, Cigars, &C., cheaper
than any place in town.
Cor. Queen and Race st.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

VOLTS Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powders. This popular remedy for Pur.
flying the Blood, Coughs, Distempers,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Heayes,
Roughness of Skin, &c. 1t is also inval-
liable as Condition Powder for Cows
and Hogs. Prepared and sold by
A. N. GILBERT, Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Professor J. A. Cox, formerly Prin-
clpal of the West Liberty Normal
Schools, now Superintendent of the
Martinsburg schools, passed through
Wheeling, Monday, on his way to his
home in Brooke County.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

The City Council appropriated $500
towards the 4th celebration, and will
have the streets sprinkled and pro-
vide drinking water along the line of
parade. The Council will attend in
carriages. The citizens are requested
to have the streets in front of their
houses cleaned up. Martinsburg will
have big boom and general wax
ing up.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25
NEW GOODS.

A new line of Sateens, Ginghams.
Seersuckers, Tyrol Suitings, Crinkled
Lawns, Batiste. &c., have just been re-
ceived and will be sold at remarkably
low prices, at G. w. HOKE'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Mrs. Joseph Futterer, who has been
visiting her mother in this place, re-
turned home last Saturday, accompa-
MED by her brother Nessie Beall.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

When you visit our City don't forget
to call and see our Monmouth Queens
ware Store you will find elegant din
ner sets, tea sets. chamber sets, in end
less variety. Marked way down.
+. E. BENTZ e. Bro
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25
WHERE DO REFORM AND "EC0N-
0MY" COME I'M

Washington, D. c., June 20, 1887.
Editor of THE HERALD: In last
week'sissue of the Martinsburg States.
man noticed the following paragraph
relative to Mr.. Rounds, former Public
Printer, and Mr.. Benedict, present
Public Printer:
Public Printer Benedict is running
in highly efficient manner the Gov
eminent printing Office on force of
1924 men, whilst his Republican pre-
decessor Rounds, carried on the pay
rolls of the peoples government 1857
employees. And yet some of our Re-
publican friends sheer at the mention
of the words reform" and "econo-
N.Y." Such official figures as the
above constitute the proof of the pud-
ding however.
The Statesman says Mr.. Benedict
carries on the pay roll 1924 men
against Mr.. Rounds 1857, which, as
l will show, places Mr.. Benedict in a
very bad light. With the same an.
nual appropriations, about 200, 900,
Mr.. Rounds kept steadily employed
the year round 1851 employees, while
Mr.. Benedict, on the other hand, since
his incumbency has furloughed, with
out pay of course, at different times
over half of his l,524 employees. /
repeat, where's the Reform (big RI
and where's the Economy (big e.
come in? The cause of the furlough,
no money
Mr.. Editor, there is only one Re-
publican from West Virginia left in
the G. p. O. to tell the tale, and that
is Frank Rhoderick, who, however,
was discharged among the first, but
who was reinstated two or three
months ago. About fifty Grand
Army men-men who fought to save
the Union--had to 60, and this, too,
in violation of the Revised Statutes.
Union men discharged by copper
head! What's this world coming to :?
In conclusion, Public Printer Bene-
dict and Secretary Whitney (of the
Navy have caused more suffering
and more poverty among the poor
people in Washington than any fifty
other Government officials who ever
held sway here. Fact.
Wait till 1889. He laughs best
who laughs last" FAUST.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

FOR EXCHANGE.-A new 3-story,
S-room, well situated, brick dwelling. in
Baltimore city, for Martinsburg pro-
perty. j. II. BRISTOR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Next Sabbath, Children's Day, Ser
vices will be held in the First M. f.
Church, which will be decorated with
flowers. The Pastor will preach in
the morning to parents, children and
friends, and at night the services will
be conducted by the Sunday School.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Behind the Blue Ridge, by Miss Bay
lor Wallingford, by B. & o. R. r.
Official, and other popular novels re-
Gently added to BURDETTE's Circulating
Library.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. Louis Wolfes is having his resi-.
deuce painted on Queen street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Miss Annie Sullivan, of Kansas
City, Missouri, is visiting Mr.. John
Dumford.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Miss Annie Thompson, of Martins
burg, is spending the summer on the
Eastern Shore of Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

All kinds of China. Glass, Earthen
Goods, w. G. Goods, English, French
and American. Fancy goods and pres
ents. BURKHART & CO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

st. Joseph's and st. Patrickis Societies
picnic at Island Park, July Esd. Miss
Jennie Smiths annual excursion and
picnic is to the same place, July 22d.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

The post Office will be open on the
4th of July from 7 to o'clock, a. NJ,
and from 6 to 1880 p. M, and at no
other hour. w. B. COLsToN, P. NJ.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Miss Minnie Frazier, who has been
attending school in Ohio, is spending
her vacation home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Wednesday morning detachment
of Lincoln Post No. l. G. A. R., went
to Greencastle to take part in the I'M
yelling of the Rhiel monument.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Messrs. Blackburn Hughes and
Hugh A. White have formed law
partnership, and will give their entire
attention and best efforts in the prac-
tice of the profession. Berkeley
Courts have several strong law firms,
and this is one of them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Pat. Cunningham is being highly COM
plimented upon his success as q stage
manager, doing up his part with great
eclat.n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

A beautiful line of Suisse Flouncing
and Embroideries have just been receiv-
ed and will be sold cheap, at
HOKE'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

FINE LINE Hair, Cloth and Tooth
Brushes, Toilet Soaps, Perfumery. Shout
der Braces, Sponges, &c., at A. M. GIL
BERT IS Drug Store, Queen & Race St.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Foxes recently destroyed three pigs
and a turkey hen belonging to Mr..
Benz. E. Bowers, In Jefferson Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

SATEENs. Don t fail to see our line of
French and American Sateens, as we
have very large line in the latest styles.
Sateens are going to be the popular
thing for mid Summer wear; also ask
to see our Oriental Flouncing to make
up with Sateens. EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Mrs. Dallas Cochran, of Harper's
Ferry, is visiting Mrs. Fl. N. Deatrick.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Buy your 4th of July Queensware from
the great cheap store.
BENTZ & BROS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Mr.. Rhodes, the faithful Green Hill
sexton, is very i'll.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Ladies, if you want nice Sateen GO
to HOKE'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

The biggest and best Queensware Store
in town is to be found at
BENTZ & BRO. IS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Call and see the pretty line of Tyrol
Suitings, Batiste, Takool Suitings, Crink-
led Lawns, &C., at G. w. HOKE'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25
CUNNINGHAM'S
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY
OVER NATIONAL BANK,

Is complete in every respect. The operat-
ing rooms and sky light are the largest
in the city. He makes only one grade of
work and that is the best. Copying and
charging of old pictures a speciality.
Headquarters for Picture Frames.
OVER NATIONAL BANK.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

DEAD LETTERs.-Thef following is
list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg, w. Va, June
18th, and will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office July I'd, 1887, if not
called for; when calling say advertis-
ed.
E. H. Craine, NJ. T. Eptringe, Mary
Graneye, Danval Herbert Hill, J. M.
Hessey, Mamie Hill, Jennie Sullivan.
Ferd Senseny, Annie M. Small, VIM.
Standsly, Miss VIM. Thomas, w. H.
Wolf. w. B. CoLsToN, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25
BUNKER HILL ITEMS.

j Maj. Chas. Stuckey spent Monday
and Tuesday in Chambersburg.
j Master Oden Eichelberger, Misses
Carrie Roush and Nota Weaver, oil
your place, spent Sunday in Gerards-
town as guests of Miss Anna Sher-
rard.
Miss Katie Goldsborough, of Walk
ersville, Md, is spending a brief
time with Miss Anna L. Bowers, of
this county.
Mr.. Clarence M. G. Noll, who has
been cIerking for Mr.. j. w. Miller
the past two years, returned to his
home on Tuscarora. on Monday
Clarence has made many friends here
who are sorry to see him leave.
The drive over the mountain Satur-
day was delightful one, and to view
Mr.. Miller's fruit orchards from the
mountain was beautiful sight. Mr..
Charlie didn't treat US quite SO well
as We editor, he placed his apples out
of ght,-but when it comes to max.
| ing lemonade Rob Sherrard and he
can cap the climax.
Mr.. E. V. Dust, fruit agent, was in
this place last week. He seemed
W NC tCIy nuCCSooAu1 III ulopOoiuS Vi
his trees. He was accompanied by
Mr.. Rich. Kearns, of Middleway.
Slight mistakes often occur in news
paper correspondence, which l hope
is not always traced to the reporter.
as very often there is more than one
way that causes mistakes in news
papers.
Bicyclist and drummers think the
weather hot-not warm.
Mr.. Waddell and wife, nee Angle,
of Hagerstown, Md, were visiting
friends at this place the first of the
week. Mrs. Waddell has visited
here frequently and made many
friends who were quite glad to sec
her.
Preaching in the Episcopal Church
Sunday at $3.50 O'Clock p. m. W.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Prepare for the 4th by buying your
Flags and Japanese Lanterns at BUR-
DETTE's. Bottom prices guaranteed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

PARAsoLS.-We have just received
direct from the manufacturer large line
of Parasols and Sun Umbrellas in all the
latest styles in black and colored. Don't
fail to call and see the new styles as we
have very large line at all prices.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Lamps! Burners Wicksl Chimneys !!
We have Lamps and Burners that give
the light of IS candles. Call and see
them. BURKHART & co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

MARTINsBURG HIGH SCHOOL RE-
PoRT.-Following are the average
monthly and examination grades re-
ceived by the students of the princi-
pals department in the Martinsburg
High School for the session ending
Juue II. 1887
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

A LARGE SHIPPER.-M A. Trump,
Of Kearneysville, has lately made
some large shipments of walnut logs
to foreign markets. He has buyers
and travels himself through this and
adjoining States, and has the logs
shipped to the seaboard by the car
loads. He pays the highest prices
and gives the fairest measurement.
Mr.. Trump intended taking a trip
to Europe in the interest of his busi-
ness, but was prevented by sickness.
We are sorry to hear that Mr.. A. L.
Russler has been confined to the
house for a week with touch OF
malaria, and hope he may be able to
be at work again in few days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Fourth ward term report for the term end.
ing Nav 3Ist 1897
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

Mr.. VIM. Edwards, ST., is having
his residence on Martin ST., repaired.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

BURKHART & co. have received
many of their Spring goods, and are dali
ly expecting more. Public will please
call.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25
SENIOR CLASS.

Raymond Duvall. 993; Newton
Baker, 99B; Cora Blessing, 983 Edna
Rodrick, 81; Mamie Grimes, 951 ;
Bertha Keefer, 944; Maggie Wild,
942; Anna Day, 934; Belle Martin,
Lila Eichelberger, 91s; Clara Bowers,
.9l1.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25
JUNIOR CLASS.

Carrie Sigler, 90; Chas. Thornburg.
81; Blanche Huber, 96i; Ernest Wea-
yer, 963; Sue Homrich, 90; Bessie
Houseworth, 953; Sue Logan, 9la !;
Rena Showers, 8Sa Frank Evans,
SS3; Effie Kantner, 81; Chas. Faulk-
ner, "a; Sprague Bishop, Sl3. Enroll
ment for the month %. Per cent. of
attendance, 100, not one student hav-
ing been absent. Per cent. of atten-
dance since March IA, girls, Sc, boys
SO. The past school year has been a
very pleasant and profitable one, and
thanking both pupils and patrons for
the hearty support they have given
me in the management ofthe High
School, and trusting for a continuation
of the same in the future, hope we
shall be able to do better work in the
coming session than we could well &C
complish in the one just closed.
J. A. Cox, Supt
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25

A pretty line of Parasols at all prices
cheap at HOKES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-25
PTIpIJC SOUARl

Flags of all sizes can be had by the
large or small quantity at BURDETTE's.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-05
The Century for August.

80 -,
The midsummer holiday num-
Der of The Century opens appro-
priately with an attractive paper
of holiday adventure, having the
piquant title of 'Snubbin' Through
Jersey the object of which is to
report the incidents, mishaps, and
delights of a unique vacation trip
in a canal-boat. This narrative,
which is to be continued in the
September number, will revive
the memory of the Tile Club pa
per, formerly prominent feature
of this magazine.
A paper of more remote adven-
ture is contributed by General A.
w. Greeley, who describes an epi-
sode of the Lady Franklin Bay
Expedition, under the title of "Our
Kivigtok," a kivigtok being, in the
language of the explorer, a man
who has fled mankind and through
solitary life amid natures sur
roundings has acquired gift of
clairvoyance. General Greeley's
paper records much that is curl
GUS and interesting in regard to
his experiences in the polar re-
gions. 1t is illustrated with two
drawings by Mrs Mary Hallock
Foote.
A feature of the number is the
beginning of three-part story by
Joel Chandler Harris, entitled
"Azalia," and illustrated effective
ly by Kemble. The time of Mr..
Harris's story in 1873, and as in
his latest success, "Little Comp
ton," the scene is in Georgia, and
the author avails himself of the
contrast not to say the attraction)
between northern and southe ern
characters.
A short paper by William Earl
Hidden, entitled 'Is it piece of a
Comet?" is accompanied by accu-
rate drawings, of natural size, of a
meteorite which fell near Mazapil,
Mexico, on the 9th of November,
1885, and which acquires addition
al scientific interest from the fact
that only seven meteorites have
been seen to fall upon the surface
of the earth.
The solid paper of the number,
and one which appeals interest
ingly to large variety of readers,
is by Mr.. Edward Atkinson, and
has the title "Low Prices, High
Wages, Small Profts:-What
Makes Them?"
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-05
Had to Take The Children.

"Hello, old boy, thought you
wasn't coming to the circus?"
said one Sioux Falls man to
another as he spied him in the
crowd when the performance was
about half over.
didn't intend to, but the chill
dren wanted to come. 1 don't care
anything bout circuses myself
never see anything new-same
old story for the last thirty years
they make me tired-but moth
ing would do but the children
must come, SOL had to bring
EN-"
"But where are the children, 1
don't see them?"
"Why-why-er-well," replied
the man looking around greatly
bewildered, "I'll be-oh yes I re-
member now-I left them in the
side show. They wanted to look
at the living skeleton some more
I'D forgot all about 'em somehow.
[ guess they've come on in by this
time-they had tickets. Say, great
Scott, see that girl coming on now,
the one with the wide red ribbon
tied round her! See the way she
sits on that hoss!-Dakota Bell.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-05
Clippings.

Misses Alice and Matte Dod-
Son of Kirksville are visiting rela-
tives in this city.-Unionville In
vestigator.
Miss Pet Dixon, of Kirksville,
is in the city, the guest of Miss
Efie Weatherford. d.-Unionville
Republican.
From six acres of wheat Mr..
VIM. Moore, residing northwest OF
Edna, realized 525 bushels of the
golden grain.-Knox county In
dependent.
Miss Bertha Garrett, of Kinks
vile, who had been on visit to
her sister at Millard, stopped in
Macon Thursday to visit friends.
She was formerly compositor in
the Times Office and most excel
lent hand in the art preservative.
Macon Times.
A northeastern Iowa exchange
says: ga red bug about two-thirds
the size of potato bug is now
prevalent in this section, but in
stead of their devouring the pota-
to vines they eat the potato bugs
and their eggs. Should they con-
tinue to exist for a few years the
potato bugs will become entirely
exterminated.
C.J. Mote, a prosperous farmer
residing south of Novelty, left a
bunch Of Timothy at this Office
Tuesday, the stalks Of which
measured 70 inches in length,
the heads measuring nearly 9
inches. This is fair specimen
of entire fields of Mr.. Notes timo-
thy grass. Can the world excel
our meadows in grand old Mis-
souri?-Knox Independent.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-05
Green Grove TENS.

The weather is still dry and corn
is needing rain badly.
Nearly all are done harvesting.
There was q large crowd at the
basket meeting at Nineveh last
Sunday. We noticed a number
present from Kirksvllle.
Miss Mary Long, of Sublette, is
visiting in this neighborhood.
Mr.. J. NJ. Rainwater threshed
252 bushels of wheat from s acres
of ground.
j. w. Vansickle is troubled
with the chilIs.
Rev. Herbert will preach at the
Grove next Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock and at the Fegley school
house at night.
John Shultz will leave for visit
in Illinois in a few days.
Mr.. Cownlhad 2002 shocks OF
wheat that yielded 2OO2 bushels Of
grain, an average of 33 1-3 bushels
per acre. Mr.. Lip also had 27OO
bushels from 80 acres. Adair
county is coming to the front as a
wheat growing section.
There is yet old corn for sale in
this neighborhood.
There is considerable sickness
in the neighborhood.
j. FL. Braden will teach the
the Green Grove school.
Pyy.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-05

The son of a butcher had great
difficulty in fractions, although his
teacher did his very best. "Now
let us suppose" said the teacher
shat a customer comes to your
father to buy five pounds of meat
and your father had only four to
sell-what would he do?" "keep
his hand on the meat while he
was weighing it" was the candid
answer.
It would be almost an impossi-
bility to make any farmer within
fifty miles of this city believe that
his corn wouldn't average at least
90 bushels to the acre. Many ex-
pect more than 60 bushels to the
acre and if you could scan the
beautiful fields you would concede
that thir expectations are not un-
reasonable. News.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-05
Six Good Reasons.

The Alton (Ills.) Telegraph
in an excellent article on the
presidential contest of 1883. sums
up, in six good reasons, why Robert
Lincoln should be the choice OF
the Republican party.
!. Mr.. Lincoln is the most
available man. We yield to none
in our admirtion for the splendid
services and matchless abilities of
Blaine or Sherman. Each has
earned and deserved the Presiden-
cy, but is there not doubt lying
between either one of them and
success.
2. Mr.. Lincoln is not compli-
Gated with any factional quarrel
inside the party; he is free from
all entanglements involved in the
removal of Chester A. Arthur
when Collector of Customs in
New York, and in the quarrel over
Judge Robertson's appointment
which led to the resignation of
Conkling and Plat. Both Blaine
ond Sherman were involved in
these troubles, and-New York
is the pivotal State.
3 When the Cabinet of the
dead Garfield was reorganized
Lincoln was the. only me mber
thereof upon whom all factions
united as tie one man to remain
N the Cabinet.
4 AS Secretary of War Mr.:
Lincoln showed himself a man of
great ability and executive talent.
s He represent the highest,
purest best purposes of the party.
6 He would command moro
votes than any man living, and
would effectually block Mr.. Cleve-
lands game to catch the eoloredi
vote.